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What is the Abrams being replaced with?
The Abrams was due to be replaced by the Future Combat Systems XM1202 but due to its cancellation, the U.S. military has opted to continue maintaining and operating the M1 series for the foreseeable future by upgrading with improved optics, armor and firepower.
Who designed the tank?
Lancelot de Mole
Tank/Inventors
Why is tank called tank?
The name ‘tank’ came from British attempts to ensure the secrecy of the new weapons under the guise of water tanks. During the First World War, Britain began the serious development of the tank. Britain used tanks in combat for the first time in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916.
What kind of armor does an M1 Abrams have?
Armor: The composite armor used in the M1 is Chobham (after Chobham, England, where it was developed) or code-named Burlington. It consists of steel armor and spaced ceramic armor tiles. Speed: 45 mph, accelerates from rest to 20 mph in 6 seconds, and carries enough fuel to last almost 300 miles without refueling.
What are the characteristics of the Abrams tank?
Provides the lethality, survivability and fightability necessary to defeat advanced threats well into the future. The Abrams tank is the Army’s primary ground combat system. Combat weight (tons): M1A1 SA – 67.6; M1A2 SEPv2 – 71.2; M1A2 SEPv3 – 73.6
Does the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) work on Abrams tanks?
Program Manager Abrams has integrated the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) on the M1A2 SEPv2. M1A2 SEPv3: The next version of the Abrams tank is in Production and finalizing testing.
What kind of program is the Abrams?
The Abrams program is a mature, Acquisition Category IC program. Design decision authority is delegated to Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems, which further empowers leaders at the lowest level to execute.
What is the latest variant of the Abrams M1A2?
The M1A2 SEPv3, the latest variant in production, is concluding testing. It will be followed by another variant, the M1A2 SEPv4, which is in initial development. The Abrams program is a mature, Acquisition Category IC program.